Council

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Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
And Online Video Conference
Members
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Karen Ras, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
  • Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer
Gary Kent, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Community Services
Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor, Legal Services
Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk
Stephanie Smith, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services Division


Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

The following items were added/amended to the agenda:
- To add an in-camera item regarding advise that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose
- Item 11.3 Tax Adjustments pursuant to Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act recommendation be amended to include that applications Adjustment No. 10461, 10508, 10509, and 10510 on Appendix 1 of the report be deferred to a future Council meeting
- Removal of item 11.4 Safe Restart Funding Agreement – Municipal and Transit Relief Streams – October 2020
- Additional Information Item 15.1.3 - Request to Postpone consideration of the Integrity Commissioner’s October 8, 2020 Report regarding Rick Mateljan
- Removal of item 18.2 A by-law to Establish Certain 2021 User Fees and Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property and to Repeal By-law No. 0156-2019
- Amend Item 18.8 as the wrong repeal by-law number is listed on the agenda. It should be repeal By-law 0518-92 instead of 0518-2020

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the October 24, 2020 Council Agenda be approved, as amended.

Verbal Motion

 

Council moved into Closed Session at 9:39 AM

WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (the "Act"), requires Council to pass a resolution prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

AND WHEREAS the Act requires that the resolution states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that a portion of the Council meeting held on October 28, 2020 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor provided legal advice.

Members of Council asked Ms. Maxwell questions related to the subject matter. Ms. Maxwell responded to questions. 

  • RESOLUTION
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That the minutes of the October 14, 2020 Council meeting be approved, as presented.

     
  • RESOLUTION0330-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

Please note item 7.2 was discussed before item 7.1

Ms. Atwood-Petkovski spoke to the Recommendation Report of the Integrity Commissioner Code Complaint against Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) Member Rick Mateljan. Lara Kinkartz, Associate, WeirFoulds LLP spoke to the request of Mr. Mateljan resignation from HAC.

Ms. Kinkartz spoke to the Integrity Commissioners report regarding the Code Complaint against Heritage Advisory Committee Member Rick Mateljan.

David Lawton, Treasurer, Past President, Erindale Village Association spoke in support of the Integrity Commissioner Code Complaint against Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) Member Rick Mateljan and that the member should resign from the Committee and enquired how Council appoints Committee Members. Councillor Saito noted that the Governance Committee would review how Council appoints Committee Members.

Jonathan Giggs, Resident spoke to item 15.1.2 and enquired about the proposed amendments to Public Question Period. Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services responded and spoke to the process for first come first serve for Public Question Period. Councillor Parrish spoke to moving a motion to allow additional deputants.

Brad Butt, Vice-President, Government & Stakeholder Relations, Mississauga Board of Trade wrote in the following questions:

  1. Can City staff (by-law and fire predominantly) explain how they are working with restaurant and bar owners that are now installing tents on their patios to facilitate outdoor dining?
  2. Has the City developed a package for restaurant owners explaining regulations around tents on patios so they follow the rules (i.e. open sides, roof tops, etc.)
  3. Can City staff detail the expedited process for review/approvals where necessary of tents for outdoor patios
  4. Can City staff confirm that their first priority is good public education to these restaurant owners to help them facilitate outdoor dining during this time of modified Stage 2 business closings?

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Development responded to Mr. Butt and Members of Council's questions. Members of Council spoke to outdoor patios and neighbouring municipality’s restrictions.

Mayor Crombie spoke to the City of Mississauga being in Stage 2, the current case count and advocating for small businesses. Paul Mitcham, City Manager spoke to the City of Mississauga being in a second wave.

Members of Council spoke to testing in other municipalities, the future of charities, the need for better reporting of numbers, the need to advocate for small businesses, supporting Bill 218 regarding indemnity insurance, posting Halloween guidelines on the City of Mississauga website and MiWay buses, and the number of people allowed during a fun skate.

Mayor Crombie and Mr. Mitcham and Gary Kent, Commissioner, Corporate Services responded to questions.

  • RESOLUTION0331-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    The following items were approved on the consent agenda:

    11.2 Apportionment of Taxes

    12.1 Planning and Development Committee Report 11 - 2020 - October 19, 2020
    12.2 General Committee Report - 10 - 2020 - October 21, 2020

    15.1.1 Related to items 7.2 and 11.1 - Appending response to the Integrity Commissioner’s October 8, 2020 Report regarding Rick Mateljan
    15.1.2 Notice of Amendments to the Council Procedural By-law 139-13

    15.1.3.Request to Postpone consideration of the Integrity Commissioner’s October 8, 2020 Report regarding Rick Mateljan

    16.2 A motion to amend GC-0217-2020 requesting a consolidated report due to the legislative changes within Bill 218 and that the matter be discussed at an upcoming Governance Committee meeting.

    By-laws 18.1, 18.3 - 18.9

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

Lara Kinkartz, Associate, WeirFoulds, LLP noted that Mr. Mateljan would tender his resignation effective immediately.

Mayor Crombie thanked Mr. Mateljan for his services.

  • RESOLUTION0336-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson

    That the City of Mississauga Recommendation Report of the Integrity Commissioner Code Complaint against Heritage Advisory Committee Member Rick Mateljan be received.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0337-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson
    1. That Council accept the resignation of Rick Mateljan from the Heritage Advisory Committee effective immediately
    2.  That all bylaws be enacted immediately 
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0332-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated October 1, 2020 entitled “Apportionment of Taxes” be received.
    2. That the recommended apportionment of taxes and payments set out in Appendix 1 attached to this report be approved.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Dasko enquired about the reason for adjustment for Middlegate Road. Connie Meshi Director, Revenue & Materiel Management responded and provided clarification.

  • RESOLUTION0338-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    1. That the report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer dated entitled Tax Adjustments pursuant to Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act be received.
    2. That the tax adjustments outlined in Appendix 1 attached to this report for applications for cancellation or refund of taxes pursuant to Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, be approved.
    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

Safe Restart Funding Agreement – Municipal and Transit Relief Streams – October 2020

  • RESOLUTION0333-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    PDC-0037-2020

    That the report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding proposed amendments to Development Zone Provisions and Policies in Section 19.11 of Mississauga Official Plan and Section 12.3 of Zoning By-law 0225-2007, be received for information.

    PDC-0038-2020

    1. That the report titled “Southdown Local Area Plan – City Initiated Official Plan Amendment” dated October 5th, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building be received for information.
    2. That submissions made at the Planning and Development Committee Public Meeting held on October 19, 2020, regarding the report titled “Southdown Local Area Plan - City Initiated Official Plan Amendment,” dated October 5th, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received.
    3. That Staff report back to the Planning and Development Committee on the submissions
      made from the public, and comments made from circulated departments and agencies, regarding the proposed changes, outlining any modifications to the original proposed amendment, as necessary.

       

    PDC-0039-2020

    1. That the report titled “Mississauga Official Plan Amendment for the Uptown Major Node Character Area” dated October 5, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received for information.
    2. That the submissions made at the Public Meeting held on October 19, 2020 to consider the report titled “Mississauga Official Plan Amendment for the Uptown Major Node Character Area” dated October 5, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received.

       

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0334-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    GC-0232-2020

    That the deputation by Robin Das, Resident with respect to “speed humps on Montevideo Road”, (Ward 9) be received.

    GC-0233-2020

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Rob Cummins, Manager, Digital Strategy and Experience with respect to the launch of the new City of Mississauga website, be received.

    GC-0234-2020

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Darlene Utarid regarding the report dated September 24, 2020 entitled “COVID-19 Corporate Pillar Recovery Plan and Office Space Strategy Update”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received.

    GC-0235-2020

    That the corporate report dated September 24, 2020 entitled “COVID-19 Corporate Pillar Recovery Plan and Office Space Strategy Update”, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received.


    GC-0236-2020

    1. That the new Working Remotely Policy (Appendix 1) be approved effective October 28, 2020 including:
      1. Implementation of the Working Remotely Agreement by December 31, 2020 for all staff working remotely (Appendix 2); and
      2. Expansion of the eligible expenses under the Wellness Account for non-union employees to include expenses as detailed in the policy effective January 1, 2021.
    2. That the amended Allowable Business Expenses (Appendix 3), Car Allowance (Appendix 4) Policies be approved effective October 28, 2020

       

    GC-0237-2020

    1. That the City of Mississauga assume the municipal works as constructed by Thornridge Homes (7th Street) Ltd., under the terms of the Servicing Agreement for Registered Plan 43M-2036 (Ward 1) (lands located north of Lakeshore Road East, south of the QEW, east of Cawthra Road and west of Dixie Road), known as Seventh Street Residential Subdivision (Appendix 1);
    2. That the City of Mississauga assume the municipal works as constructed by FF Construction Company Limited, Ferkul Brothers and 763967 Ontario Inc., under the terms of the Municipal Works Only Servicing Agreement for CD.07.FER (Ward 3) (lands located north of Eastgate Parkway, south of Eglinton Avenue East, east of Tomken Road and west of Dixie Road), known as the Canadian Place Extension Commercial Development (Appendix 2);
    3. That the Letter of Credit in the amount of $146,383.40 be returned to Thornridge Homes (7th Street) Ltd.;
    4. That the Letter of Credit in the amount of $261,563.30 be returned to FF Construction Company Limited, Ferkul Brothers and 763967 Ontario Inc.; and
    5. That a by-law be enacted to assume the road allowance within Registered Plan 43M-2036 as Public Highway and part of the municipal system of the City of Mississauga.

       

    GC-0238-2020

    1. That the Corporate Report entitled, “Building Automation Systems (BAS) Standardization Strategy” dated September 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer be received.
    2. That the Enterprise Server Software (ESS) platform Tridium Niagara Framework be established as a City Standard BAS common front end platform for a period of up to 10 years, ending December 31, 2031.
    3. That acceptable BAS products and suppliers be determined through an open prequalification process to be specified in future procurement processes for the supply, installation, programming and commissioning of BAS systems which are compatible with the ESS platform Niagara Framework.

       

    GC-0239-2020

    1. That Council approve the single source procurement for FASTER Fleet Management System and Amanda Licensing Management System including software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support for a period of five (5) years, with the option to extend the term for an additional two (2) years, as detailed in the corporate report entitled, “Single Source Procurement for TT Faster LLC d.b.a. FASTER Asset Solutions and Calytera Software, Inc. (Amanda) – Contract Renewals”, dated September 3, 2020, from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer (“Purchase”), File Ref: PRC000959 and PRC000814;
    2. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the Purchase between the City and TT Faster LLC d.b.a. FASTER Asset Solutions for an estimated amount of $950,624.35 USD, which is approximately $1,330,874.08 CAD, exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended;
    3. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute all contracts and related ancillary documents with respect to the Purchase between the City and Calytera Software, Inc. for an estimated amount of $444,566.81 USD, which is approximately $622,393.53 CAD, exclusive of taxes, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended;
    4. That the Purchasing Agent or designate be authorized to execute the necessary amendments to increase the value of the contracts between the City and TT Faster LLC d.b.a. FASTER Asset Solutions and the City and Calytera Software, Inc. for software licensing, subscription services, professional services, and maintenance and support, including additional features and modules, for the purpose of accommodating growth and business needs, if the funding for such contract increase has been approved by Council;
    5. That Council approve FASTER Fleet Management System and Amanda Licensing Management System as City Standards for a period of five (5) years, and for an additional period of two (2) years should the City exercise its option to extend the term of the contract, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law 374-06, as amended.

       

    GC-0240-2020

    That a by-law be enacted to expand the Port Credit Business Improvement Area (Port Credit BIA) as outlined in Appendix 3 of the report titled “Expansion to the Port Credit Business Improvement Area (BIA) (Ward 1)”, dated October 1, 2020 by the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer.

    GC-0241-2020

    That the deputation and associated presentation by David Ferreira, Manager, City Marketing and Planning regarding the Citizen Satisfaction Survey be received. 

    (EAC-0015-2020)

    GC-0242-2020
    That the deputation and associated presentation by Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Coordinator regarding the Pedestrian Master Plan be received.

    (EAC-0016-2020)

    GC-0243-2020
    That the deputation and associated presentation by Leya Barry, Climate Change Specialist regarding the Green Fleet and Equipment Policy be received.

    (EAC-0017-2020)

    GC-0244-2020

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Leya Barry, Climate Change Specialist regarding the Home Energy Retrofits Program be received. 

    (EAC-0018-2020)

    GC-0245-2020

    That the deputation and associated presentation by Pujita Verma, EAC Citizen Member regarding EAC's October Litter Clean-Up be received. 

    (EAC-0019-2020)

    GC-0246-2020

    That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be approved as discussed at the October 6, 2020 EAC meeting.

    (EAC-0020-2020)

    GC-0247-2020

    That the verbal update by Lisa Urbani, Supervisor, Environmental Initiatives on behalf of Melanie Zakarian, Data Scientist, Smart City regarding the Smart City Challenge be received.

    (EAC-0021-2020)

    GC-0248-2020

    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 5961 Hurontario Street, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated August 20, 2020 be approved.

    (Ward 5)

    (HAC-0030-2020)

    GC-0249-2020

    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 707 Dundas Street East, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated August 27, 2020 be approved.

    (Ward 3)

    (HAC-0031-2020)

    GC-0250-2020

    That the request to alter the heritage designated property at 1352 Lakeshore Road East, as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated September 27, 2020 be approved.

    (Ward 1)

    (HAC-0032-2020)

    GC-0251-2020

    That the Memorandum dated September 8, 2020 from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, entitled "Alteration to a Listed Heritage Property: 1160 Clarkson Road North (Ward 2)" be received.

    (Ward 2)

    (HAC-0033-2020)

    GC-0252-2020

    That the Memorandum dated September 16, 2020 from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, entitled "Alteration to a Heritage Listed Property: 1341 Stavebank Road (Ward 1)" be received.

    (Ward 1)

    (HAC-0034-2020)

    GC-0253-2020

    That the Memorandum dated September 8, 2020 from Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division, entitled "Alteration to a property adjacent to a Listed Heritage Property: 5150 Ninth Line (Ward 10)" be received.

    (Ward 10)

    (HAC-0035-2020)

    GC-0254-2020

    That the Memorandum dated September 28, 2020 from Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator entitled "2021 Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule" be received.

    (HAC-0036-2020)

    GC-0255-2020

    That the deputation from John Dunlop, Manager, Heritage Planning and Indigenous Relations regarding Strengthening the Indigenous Relations Process in the City of Mississauga be received.

    (DIAC-0006-2020)

    GC-0256-2020

    1. That the deputation from Alexandra Schwenger, Policy Analyst and Sam Rogers, Director, Enforcement regarding the Noise Control By-law Review be received;
    2. That the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee support the proposed amendements to the Noise Control By-law allowing general prohibitions and exemptions with respect to audible expressions of faith and that staff report back to a future Geneal Committee meeting.

    (DIAC-0007-2020)

    GC-0257-2020

    That the memordandum dated October 8, 2020 from Lisa Abbott, Manager, Museums and Small Arms Building entitled “Call for Curator for a Community Art Project” be received.

    (DIAC-0008-2020)

    GC-0258-2020

    That Resolution 0207-2020 dated June 24, 2020 addressing anti-Black and Indigenous racism and discrimination in Mississauga be received.

    (DIAC-0009-2020)

    GC-0259-2020

    That the memorandum dated September 28, 2020 from Megan Piercey, Legislative Coordinator entitled “2021 Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule” be received.

    (DIAC-0010-2020)

    GC-0260-2020

    That the email dated October 14, 2020 from Laurel Shut, Manager, Corporate and Department Communications and Kirsten Barnes, Advisor, Community Safety and Wellbeing, Region of Peel regarding feedback on the Region of Peel’s Family and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Campaign be received.

    (DIAC-0011-2020)

    GC-0261-2020

    That the deputation by Christopher Hazlett, Chairman, Mississauga Mountain Biking Association and AJ Strawson, Mississauga Mountain Biking Association regarding the Mississauga Mountain Biking Association be received.

    (MCAC-0022-2020)

    GC-0262-2020

    That the deputation by Erica Warsh, Project Leader,Vision Zero regarding Vision Zero be received.

    (MCAC-0023-2020)

    GC-0263-2020

    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee start promoting the 2021 Phil Green Award in early April 2021, with a second promotional period in June 2021 and start accepting nominations in September 2021 with the award being presented in November 2021.

    (MCAC-0024-2020)

    GC-0264-2020

    That the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee start the promotion of the 2020 Phil Green Award until December 2020 and that the award be presented in early 2021.

    (MCAC-0025-2020)

    GC-0265-2020

    That the following matters be deferred to the November 2020 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee meeting:

    • Quarterly Capital Program Update
    • The Collegeway Cycling Infrastructure Implementation
    • Construction / Detour Planning Process
    • Active Transportation COVID-19 Recovery Framework – October Update

    (MCAC-0026-2020)

    GC-0266-2020

    That the verbal update in Closed Session from Mayor Crombie with respect to Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, be received.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

Councillor Parrish spoke to the matter of meetings start times remaining at 9:30AM

  • RESOLUTION0339-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor D. Damerla

    That Council, General Committee, Budget and Audit Committee meetings should continue to commence at 9:30AM.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

Mayor Crombie and Members of Council spoke in support of renaming the Central Library in honour of Hazel McCallion’s 100th birthday and noted that a report would be coming forward to a future Council meeting.

  • RESOLUTION0340-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor P. Saito

    WHEREAS Hazel McCallion served the people of Mississauga for 53 years as Reeve and Mayor of Streetsville, and then as Councillor and Mayor of the City of Mississauga, and until recently, held the title of Canada’s longest serving Mayor; and

    WHEREAS Hazel McCallion has been conferred many awards, most notably as a Member of the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals, an Honourary Doctor of Laws from the University of Toronto, the Key to the City of Mississauga, and many other national and international awards and distinctions; and

    WHEREAS in 2017, the Ontario Legislature passed a bill to make February 14th Hazel McCallion Day in honour of her service to not only Mississauga, but Ontario; and

    WHEREAS Hazel McCallion now serves as the Chancellor of Sheridan College, one of Mississauga’s post-secondary institutions and continues to act as an advisor to the government of Ontario on municipal matters, always representing Mississauga’s interests; and

    WHEREAS Hazel McCallion has raised millions of dollars through her philanthropic efforts for Trillium Hospital, Sheridan College, the University of Toronto, as well as for youth, arts, culture and heritage through her own Hazel McCallion Foundation; and

    WHEREAS as Mayor, Hazel McCallion presided over a sustained period of growth in the Mississauga, including the development of the Civic Precinct, which includes the Living Arts Centre, City Hall, and the Central Library; and

    WHEREAS as Mayor, Hazel McCallion played a key role in many of the seminal moments of our City’s history, from the 1979 train derailment and evacuation, to being a torch bearer in the 2010 Olympic Torch relay, to securing Mississauga as host site for the 2015 Pan Am Games; and

    WHEREAS the Central Library is set to undergo construction to upgrade the building, including its signage, beginning in March 2021; and

    WHEREAS to date, the City of Mississauga has not yet honoured Hazel McCallion for her service to this City through the naming of a building or other piece of city infrastructure; and

    WHEREAS other institutions including Sheridan College, the Peel District School Board, and Square One have already honoured Hazel McCallion with a naming; and

    WHEREAS Hazel McCallion will celebrate her 100th birthday on February 14, 2021…

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
    1. In honour of Hazel McCallion’s 100th birthday and her decades of service to Mississauga, the City of Mississauga will rename the current “Central Library” the “Hazel McCallion Central Library”; and
    2. Staff will bring back a report to Council for approval to execute the renaming; and
    3. The new name will be unveiled in time for Hazel McCallion’s 100th birthday on February 14, 2021.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)
  • RESOLUTION0335-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    WHEREAS on October 14, 2020, Council adopted Resolution 0324-2020, being the General Committee report including recommendation GC-0217-2020 which states: 1. That the Memorandum dated September 9, 2020 from Diana Rusnov, Director, Legislative Services and City Clerk, entitled “Establishing an Ad Hoc Ranked Choice Voting Review Subcommittee of Governance Committee” be received. 2. That staff prepare a consolidated report to the Governance Committee with respect to “Ranked Choice Voting”, “Electronic Voting” and “Conducting a Ward Boundary Review” for the purpose of discussing the establishment of an advisory group that includes citizens to review the information. (GOV-0006-2020);

    WHEREAS on October 20, 2020, Bill 218 was introduced by the Provincial government, which among other things is proposing changes to the Municipal Elections Act to remove the option of ranked choice ballots and other changes;

    WHEREAS given the upcoming legislative changes, further discussion amongst Governance Committee members would be appropriate;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the matter be discussed at an upcoming Governance Committee and that the previously requested consolidated report be waived.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

Members of Council spoke to condemning all forms of Islamaphobia in Mississauga.

  • RESOLUTION0341-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    Seconded ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    WHEREAS on October 10, 2020, a Mosque in downtown Toronto received death threats. This terrible incident followed a horrific stabbing of a volunteer at another Toronto Mosque which took place in September.

    WHEREAS this has not only shaken and raised fears for the Muslim community in Toronto, but our very own, here, in Mississauga and across Peel Region.

    WHEREAS the Muslim Community and Mosques are people and places of peace, compassion and kindness. Any threats or attacks against Muslims or Mosques are unacceptable, and must be unequivocally condemned.

    WHEREAS we are one vibrant, diverse and inclusive community in Mississauga, and there is no acceptance for Islamophobia, hate speech or threats against Muslims, or any other groups, communities or religions.

    WHEREAS we stand with the Muslim community and call on all Mississaugans to ensure that the Muslim community feels supported, and we all do our part to raise awareness and condemn all forms of racism, hatred or bigotry.

    THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
    1. The City of Mississauga unequivocally condemns all forms of Islamophobia, hate speech or threats against Muslims or Mosques.
    2. The City of Mississauga stands with the Muslim Community in solidarity and will raise awareness to condemn all forms of racism, hatred or bigotry.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

17.

  • RESOLUTION0342-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca


    WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (the "Act"), requires Council to pass a resolution prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

    AND WHEREAS the Act requires that the resolution states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

    NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that a portion of the Council meeting held on October 28, 2020 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

    (a) Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):

    I. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:Appeal of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to 1710 Carrington Road, Bernard Cassar (Ward 6)

    II. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments to the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District (PCHCD) Subcommittee

A by-law to Establish Certain 2021 User Fees and Charges for Services, Activities or the Use of Property and to Repeal By-law No. 0156-2019

Councillor Parrish spoke to a Region of Peel meeting regarding a LPAT hearing.

Councillor Damerla spoke to Hindu Heritage Month and lighting the clock tower for Dhawli.

Mayor Crombie spoke to celebrating Halloween safety, Hindu Heritage Month, Treaties Rights Month, Crime Prevention Week, a Rapid Housing Initiative, and the upcoming Remembrance Day celebration.

Councillors Dasko and Ras spoke to an oil and paint spill in the Port Credit harbour and thanked Marina staff for their efforts to clean up the materials. Councillor Damerla spoke to the cost associated to the cleanup of the oil. Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded and spoke to the Ministry of Environment and the possibility for the City to recoup costs. Councillor Ras spoke to the need to communicate the proper disposal of materials to business.

(Pursuant to Subsection 2 of the Municipal Act, 2001)

Council moved in camera at 12:42PM

  • RESOLUTION0342-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    Seconded ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    Whereas the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, requires Council to pass a motion prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

    And whereas the Act requires that the motion states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

    Now therefore be it resolved that a portion of the General Committee meeting to be held on October 28, 2020 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matter:

    I. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:Appeal of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to 1710 Carrington Road, Bernard Cassar (Ward 6)

    II. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments to the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District (PCHCD) Subcommittee

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)

22.1
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board:Appeal of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment with respect to 1710 Carrington Road, Bernard Cassar (Ward 6)
 

Members of Council spoke to the subject matter.

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Development responded to questions.

As a result of the discussions, the following resolution was voted on in opened session.

  • RESOLUTION0343-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    That Legal Services be instructed to OPPOSE the decision of the Committee of Adjustment (File Nos. B20/20, B21/20, A109/20, A110/20, A111/20 – 1710 Carrington Road – Bernard Cassar – Ward 6) and to attend before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal along with any necessary staff and/or consultants to represent the City of Mississauga.

     

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    NO (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 1)

22.2
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Citizen Appointments to the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District (PCHCD) Subcommittee
 

Councillor Dasko spoke to the appointments to the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District (PCHCD) Subcommittee.

As a result of the discussions, the following resolution was voted on in opened session.

Council resumed at 12:50PM

  • RESOLUTION0344-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    In accordance with the Corporate Policy and Procedure on Citizen Appointments to Committees, Boards and Authorities (02-01-01), and notwithstanding the current Terms of Reference, Councillor Stephen Dasko the Member of Council appointed to the Port Credit Heritage Conservation District (PCHCD) Subcommittee, interviewed the applicants and recommend the following Citizen Member appointments:

    1. Antoine Musiol, Ward 1 resident
    2. Donna Gray, Ward 1 resident
    3. Ian Leonard, Ward 1 resident
    4. Jack King, Ward 1 resident
    5. Katyryna (Tryna) Stachiw, Ward 1 resident
    6. Louie Manzo, Ward 1 resident

    Citizen appointments are conditional upon the completion of a Record of Offences Declaration confirming that applicants do not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

    YES (12)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    Carried (12 to 0)